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The ViewSonic Elite XG270QC is an excellent high refresh rate curved gaming monitor that also delivers deep blacks and superb picture quality. However, its narrow viewing angles and the lack of an sRGB mode can be a dealbreaker to some users.
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Product Snapshot
Overview
The ViewSonic Elite XG270QC is a high-end 1440p gaming monitor that was first released back in early 2020, and it boasts a 165Hz VA panel that delivers deep black levels and a 3000:1 native contrast ratio.
Similar to some of the best computer monitors available in its range, it features AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and GSync compatibility. And just like many of the most popular gaming monitors, it has a 1500R curved display. Its stand sports a 4.7-inch height adjustment, 5-23 degree tilt, and a 25-degree swivel range on either side.
The XG270QC’s display I/O consists of two HDMI 2.0 and one DisplayPort 1.4. As a result, it can’t deliver 120 Hz output from the latest generation of gaming consoles (e.g., PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S, and X). Other than that, it features a 3.5mm headphone jack and four USB 3.0 ports.
Consensus
our Verdict
The ViewSonic Elite XG270QC is a great well-built option for competitive gamers that crave high refresh rate gaming but also don’t want to sacrifice picture quality and resolution.
Its joystick-controlled OSD (On Screen Display) is extremely easy to use, but it does have two extremely low-powered speakers that struggle to accurately deliver punchy and bass-filled audio.
And due to its VA panel, the viewing angles on the XG270QC are incredibly narrow. On the other hand, the VA screen helps this monitor deliver a high contrast ratio.
Tested at just 3ms GTG, the ViewSonic Elite XG270QC features an extremely high response time, which reduces motion blur and overshoot to prevent ghosting. However, it also lacks an sRGB mode for professional applications (e.g., photo and video editing).
ReasonS to Buy
Excellent 165 Hz panel for high refresh rate gaming
Fairly low 3 ms gray to gray response time
Exceptionally deep black levels for an LCD panel
High 3000:1 contrast ratio
Fairly accurate colors pre-calibration
Support for AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and NVIDIA GSync
Reason to Avoid
The absence of an sRGB mode for professional apps
Extremely poor viewing angles
The curved display can be problematic for productivity-related applications
No presence of HDMI 2.1 for the current generation gaming consoles
Somewhat restricted ergonomics from the included stand
Two low-powered 3-watt speakers for stereo audio
Viewsonic Elite XG270QC Specs
Display Type
LED
HDMI Inputs
2
Max Resolution
2560 x 1440
Panel Type
MVA
Refresh Rate
165 Hz
Response Time
1 ms
Screen size
27"
All Specs
Test Results
These are the most important criteria to test for Computer Monitors based on our comprehensive Testing Methodology.
Brightness (nits)
465.66
Contrast Ratio (as ratio, x:1)
1,542.9333
Color Gamut/Accuracy % (DCI P3 xy)
96.3
Color Gamut/Accuracy % (DCI P3 uv)
0
Color Gamut % (Adobe RGB Coverage xy)
85.1
Color Gamut % (sRGB Coverage xy)
112.7667
Color Gamut % (Rec. 2020 Coverage xy)
0
Color Gamut % (Rec. 709 Coverage xy)
0
Input Lag (ms)
13.6067
Response Time (ms)
5.7
Reflections % (Total Reflections)
5.7
Horizontal Viewing Angle (Washout Left)
47
Horizontal Viewing Angle (Washout Right)
45
Vertical Viewing Angle (Washout Above)
33
Vertical Viewing Angle (Washout Below)
33
All Tests
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The ViewSonic Elite XG270QC is a high-end 1440p gaming monitor that was first released back in early 2020, and it boasts a 165Hz VA panel…
The ViewSonic Elite XG270QC is a high-end 1440p gaming monitor that was first released back in early 2020, and it boasts a 165Hz VA panel that delivers deep black levels and a 3000:1 native contrast ratio.
Similar to some of the best computer monitors available in its range, it features AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and GSync compatibility. And just like many of the most popular gaming monitors, it has a 1500R curved display. Its stand sports a 4.7-inch height adjustment, 5-23 degree tilt, and a 25-degree swivel range on either side.
The XG270QC’s display I/O consists of two HDMI 2.0 and one DisplayPort 1.4. As a result, it can’t deliver 120 Hz output from the latest generation of gaming consoles (e.g., PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S, and X). Other than that, it features a 3.5mm headphone jack and four USB 3.0 ports.
While the ViewSonic Elite XG270QC features a curved VA-type 27-inch display, the ViewSonic Elite XG270QG sports a flat IPS panel. As a result, the ViewSonic…
While the ViewSonic Elite XG270QC features a curved VA-type 27-inch display, the ViewSonic Elite XG270QG sports a flat IPS panel. As a result, the ViewSonic Elite XG270QG monitor features a significantly wider vertical and horizontal viewing angle in comparison to the ViewSonic Elite XG270QC. On the other hand, the ViewSonic Elite XG270QC has a 3000:1 contrast ratio with its dynamic contrast feature, which trumps the ViewSonic Elite XG270QG’s 883:1 native contrast, providing deeper black levels.
Unlike the ViewSonic Elite XG270QC, the ASUS TUF VG27AQ gaming monitor features native HDR 10 compatibility. And it boasts an IPS-type flat display, while the…
Unlike the ViewSonic Elite XG270QC, the ASUS TUF VG27AQ gaming monitor features native HDR 10 compatibility. And it boasts an IPS-type flat display, while the ViewSonic Elite XG270QC comes with a VA curved Quad HD screen. In addition, the ASUS TUF VG27AQ is significantly more ergonomic, as its stand boasts a much wider swivel range of 60 degrees on each side compared to the ViewSonic Elite XG270QC’s 25 degrees both ways. Moreover, the VG27AQ has much wider viewing angles than the XG270QC.
The Gigabyte M27Q sports a slightly higher display refresh rate of 170 Hz when put against the ViewSonic Elite XG270QC’s 165 Hz curved screen. And…
The Gigabyte M27Q sports a slightly higher display refresh rate of 170 Hz when put against the ViewSonic Elite XG270QC’s 165 Hz curved screen. And the Gigabyte M27Q has native HDR 10 support, which the ViewSonic Elite XG270QC lacks. The Gigabyte M27Q also boasts an IPS panel, which delivers broader viewing angles and richer colors than the ViewSonic Elite XG270QC’s VA panel. On the contrary, the ViewSonic Elite XG270QC has a significantly higher 3000:1 contrast than the M27Q’s 1184:1 contrast.
